As the cooler weather approaches the Augusta County area, it is time to get the inside of your home toasty and comfortable. This means turning on your heat. Before the first night you’ll want it, you should have your heating system checked by a professional from Vailes Heating & Air. It may not seem like…
Continue ReadingSump pumps are the silent heroes of basements, and homes in general. Without any hoopla, they quietly protect your home from flooding, and living in Fishersville, VA, you know basement flooding can happen quite easily. It only takes that one major rainfall or ice storm to foil your sump pump’s success rate. Our professional plumbers…
Continue ReadingWhen you’re faced with replacing your heating and cooling system, it can be daunting. It seems there’s so much to know. And even when you have your standard three quotes from contractors, how do you know which one to pick? You may be tempted to simply choose the lowest bid, but don’t do it––at least…
Continue ReadingAir conditioning problems aren’t always predictable, but there are a few common problems that we see over and over again here in Fishersville, VA. Recognizing what they are might help you to fix the problem, or might simply help you understand what your HVAC technician is referring to when they provide solutions. Open Windows One…
Continue ReadingOne way to save money this summer is by learning how to battle heat build-up, or heat gain, in your Fishersville, VA, home. By taking a few steps you can minimize the amount of heat that gets trapped inside. This trapped heat can cause your AC to work harder and less efficiently. Here are a…
Continue ReadingWith the dog days of summer just around the corner, you may be running your AC more and more. We want to go over some of the ways that you can save money and energy with your HVAC system this season. Seasonal Service and Maintenance There is simple maintenance you can do at home, like…
Continue ReadingDoes an air conditioner help with allergies? Yes, if you properly maintain the unit. Air conditioners can help filter your home’s air and control humidity, and both of these things are important in the allergy world. It’s estimated there are now 50 million seasonal allergy sufferers in America. Properly maintaining your HVAC system is the…
Continue ReadingWhat happens when you turn on your air conditioning unit and it blows hot or warm air? There are many reasons this might be happening. We want to keep you cool at Vailes, so here are a few simple things that you can check before you call us or request service online. Check Your Thermostat…
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Air filters are used to keep the air in your home or office clean, and to keep your furnace or air conditioner clean. Dirt from the air can clog your air filter and cause your appliances to work double time to get air through your home. This extra effort can cause some serious problems, including…
Continue ReadingIn Virginia, the Vailes plumbers often get called out to peoples houses for all kinds of different reasons. From the serious to the mundane, here is a list of the most common plumbing mistakes that we see and how to avoid them. Using the Wrong Tool to Unclog Your Drain. It is very important to…
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